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Watch a classic salad come to life with a sweet and creamy dressing that’s filled with nearly 20 vitamins and minerals, thanks to delicious avocados.
This Heart-Check Certified recipe is brought to you by Avocados From Mexico.
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Mixed Greens Salad with Avo Poppyseed Dressing
This Heart-Check Certified recipe is brought to you by Avocados From Mexico.
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Total Time
25
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Servings
8
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Serving Size:
1 cup
Ingredients
Salad Dressing Ingredients
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1/2 avocado -
2 teaspoons honey -
2 tablespoons orange juice -
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar -
1 tablespoon mayonnaise -
1/2 tablespoon dry mustard -
1/2 tablespoon white onion -
1 tablespoon olive oil -
3 tablespoons poppy seeds -
2 tablespoons water
Salad Base Ingredients
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2 avocado -
4 cups green leaf lettuce -
2 cups baby spinach -
1/2 cup strawberries -
1/2 cup blueberries -
1/2 cup mandarin orange segments -
2 ounces feta -
1/4 cup pecans
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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First, place all dressing components into a food processor and process to a smooth consistency. Use the remaining dressing for another use. -
Then, put the greens in a large bowl, add the strawberries, blueberries, avocado, pecans. -
Drizzle the salad with the Avo Poppyseed Dressing, crumble feta on top and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 220 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 17.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | |
| Sodium | 125 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g | |
| Sugars | 5 g | |
| Protein | 5 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
1 fruit, 1 vegetable, 3 fat
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Total Time
25
-
Servings
8
-
Serving Size:
1 cup
Ingredients
Salad Dressing Ingredients
-
1/2 avocado -
2 teaspoons honey -
2 tablespoons orange juice -
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar -
1 tablespoon mayonnaise -
1/2 tablespoon dry mustard -
1/2 tablespoon white onion -
1 tablespoon olive oil -
3 tablespoons poppy seeds -
2 tablespoons water
Salad Base Ingredients
-
2 avocado -
4 cups green leaf lettuce -
2 cups baby spinach -
1/2 cup strawberries -
1/2 cup blueberries -
1/2 cup mandarin orange segments -
2 ounces feta -
1/4 cup pecans
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
-
First, place all dressing components into a food processor and process to a smooth consistency. Use the remaining dressing for another use. -
Then, put the greens in a large bowl, add the strawberries, blueberries, avocado, pecans. -
Drizzle the salad with the Avo Poppyseed Dressing, crumble feta on top and serve.
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